Real Estate
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A number of products help reduce air leaks around your attic openingJan 07, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. I use the attic floor for storage. When I recently went up there, I noticed there is no insulation or weatherstripping on the cover into the attic. Will I save en...
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Builders, developers take stock of market downturnJan 02, 2010 10:00 pm - Whenever people, or companies for that matter, go through a traumatic experience, it is hoped that we come out of it somehow changed for the better. We hope that our dif...
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Job change could matter for mortgage seekerJan 02, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. My wife and I are currently considering buying a new house, and I am considering changing jobs to earn a higher salary. I have been at my current job for five years. ...
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To fix a deadbolt, you first have to find cause of problemJan 02, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. Over the years, I have installed deadbolts on all the exterior doors for security. Now some of the deadbolts do not extend completely or are difficult to turn. Ca...
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Can landlord stop animal-killing neighbor?Jan 02, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. My neighbor and I both rent single-family homes from the same landlord in a residential neighborhood. This neighbor, however, traps squirrels and feeds them live ...
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Cold air coming from heat pump is puzzlingJan 02, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. I have a heat pump about which I am puzzled. The heat pump runs nicely with the thermostat set at 70 F. It goes on and off about six to seven times per hour, whic...
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Second offer would help protect you if first offer fell throughJan 02, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. We have accepted an offer on our home, but our agent wants us to continue to show our house. So, does that mean we can accept another offer if a higher bid comes ...
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Trafalgar Woods in Morton Grove offers scenic views in townDec 31, 2009 10:00 pm - Nestled next to a forest preserve, yet in a prime location near shopping, restaurants and transportation, Trafalgar Woods offers homebuyers the best of both worlds in th...
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How to deal with a stuck food disposalDec 31, 2009 10:00 pm - Family, food and fun just seem to be a theme for the holidays. Well, you can add food disposals to this list, and with all that heavy holiday partying, you can end up wi...
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Motion-sensored outdoor lights an affordable security optionDec 31, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. I would feel more comfortable with better security at home, but I cannot afford a complete monitored system. I do not want the electric cost of using floodlights ...